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Re: Game Thread (Preseason: DET vs BAL)

I think the contrary... I think he needs as many real game reps as he can, if he is going to be a starter... They obviously feel good about his shoulder if he's out there.

I get that thinking and I'm sure that is why he is out there, however, I don't think he will contribute much at all as a rookie with only one good arm. I think the ugency to get him some reps is more than making sure he is healthy. It's either sit him till week 1, or play him now and never let it heal. You can still see all the wrapping under his pads.

It's one thing for Boulware to do it as a vet, but I don't know how much he will help the team with such a limiting injury.

2) the first-team defense needs to improve ball skills. They're in position but not playing the ball. I know we are being vanilla in the preseason and guys are still working on stuff, but that's two weeks now that a high-flying passing attack and a big-name receiver have owned the first stringers. And we play both Mannings, Brady, Romo, Schaub, Rivers and Rapistberger this year.

Re: Game Thread (Preseason: DET vs BAL)

Cant wait to see what Thompson can do at safety in the second half. We need something more than what Cook or Considine showed. Maybe Brown will have another good half and we can say good ridance to Cook and Considine.
Was impressed with Pierce, Kruger, and Kemo. Also the line didnt look bad at all without McKinnie.
Lets see if the backups win us another one.